A light-hearted moment on MBC’s I Live Alone turned serious when Jun Hyun Moo apologized to Park Na Rae for a controversial livestream. The incident, involving BoA, stirred online chatter, but the co-stars showed their bond remains strong.
What Happened During the Livestream
On April 5, Jun Hyun Moo hosted a surprise Instagram Live from his home. BoA, a close friend and K-pop star, joined him. Both were drinking wine and seemed tipsy, creating a relaxed vibe.
A viewer asked about rumors of Jun Hyun Moo dating Park Na Rae, his I Live Alone co-star. BoA quickly replied, “I don’t think so.” When Jun Hyun Moo jokingly asked if she meant Park Na Rae was too good for him, BoA said, “No, you’re too good for her.”
The comment sparked backlash online. Many viewers felt it was rude to Park Na Rae, who wasn’t there to respond. Netizens criticized BoA for speaking carelessly and Jun Hyun Moo for not stepping in.
“They can say whatever they want between themselves, but it was a public broadcast, and it did come off as rude toward Park Na Rae.” “BoA was definitely rude to Park Na Rae. You can say things casually in private, but going on live while drunk and making careless remarks? Not it.” “An apology should come if the other person wants it—but with her connection to Jun Hyun Moo, even receiving an apology would feel awkward… it’s just sad.”
BoA and Jun Hyun Moo Apologize
The backlash grew quickly. On April 7, BoA posted an apology on Weverse.
“I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable due to my careless words and behavior, and my immature conduct during the social media live broadcast on April 5.” “First, I want to say sorry to Park Na Rae for making inappropriate comments about her in her absence. I’ve personally apologized to her, and I truly appreciate her generous understanding.” “To the fans who have supported and loved me for such a long time despite my shortcomings, I am deeply sorry for letting you down. I will take this incident as an opportunity to reflect on myself once again.”
Jun Hyun Moo followed on April 8 with his own apology on Instagram.
“This is Jun Hyun Moo. I apologize for the delay in issuing an official apology regarding the Instagram Live broadcast last Saturday. I immediately conveyed my apologies to Na Rae right after the broadcast, as she was needlessly mentioned during the live stream.” “I would like to once again express my sincere apologies and gratitude to Na Rae for her generous understanding, even in a situation that could have made her uncomfortable.” “It was wrong of me to mention someone without their presence on the broadcast, and it was also careless of me to conduct the live broadcast while under the influence of alcohol. I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable because of this incident.”
Park Na Rae’s Absence Raises Questions
On April 8, Park Na Rae canceled her appearance on Son Tae Jin’s Trot Radio just an hour before the broadcast. Her agency cited health issues, saying she was “feeling unwell.”
Some fans speculated the cancellation linked to the livestream controversy. Others pointed to a recent home invasion at Park Na Rae’s house, discovered on April 7, which kept her awake all night. Her agency didn’t confirm any connection to the BoA incident.
I Live Alone Brings Closure
The April 11 episode of I Live Alone addressed the issue directly. Park Na Rae noticed Jun Hyun Moo looked off.
“Are you okay? Your face looks pale,” she said.
Code Kunst added a blunt jab.
“It looks like he lost weight but not from working out.”
Park Na Rae kept the mood light.
“The best weight loss is emotional stress.”
Jun Hyun Moo seized the moment to apologize again.
“I’m really sorry. Once again, I sincerely apologize.”
His ears turned red, and Park Na Rae teased him.
“You keep apologizing, and now your ears are turning red like wine.”
She shared that BoA had reached out personally.
“Don’t worry about it, BoA also reached out to me personally. She felt terrible, but she also said it was fun. I totally understand.”
Park Na Rae’s response showed no hard feelings. She laughed it off, earning praise for her grace.
“Park Na Rae might laugh it off with her humor, but she handled it like a pro. She’s the bigger person here.” “I kinda followed the news, and Park Na Rae is really kind. They apologized to her right away.”
How Fans Reacted
Online reactions varied. Some netizens stayed critical.
“Jun Hyun Moo didn’t seem that drunk, but BoA looked completely out of it. This is why you should only drink when you can still control yourself.” “Bringing up Park Na Rae like that was seriously rude, what was that about..?”
Others defended the stars.
“I hope people leave BoA alone too, they admitted and apologized for it already.” “It was a mistake, and they both said sorry. Park Na Rae is fine with it, so why keep dragging it?”
The I Live Alone episode calmed much of the debate. Fans of the show admired how the cast handled it with humor and honesty.
